Can the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?
Can the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Mon Mar 30 2026
Description: NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CDC official Demetre Daskalakis about the absence of a CDC director and the government's ability to respond to public health threats.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy